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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.74, 799.56 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.74, 799.56 and 350.34 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.74 : 799.56 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.74/799.56 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.74x = 799.56 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.74x = 280,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,117.85/532.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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